A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.

A biography, told using excerpts from her own writings, of the woman who successfully dealt with her own disabilities while trying to better the lives of other deaf and blind people.

Using a variety of primary sources, this biography of Harriet Tubman describes the life of a former slave who was responsible for helping many other slaves to freedom.

Chronicles the First World War, describing its causes, its major battles, and the experiences of soldiers, and also covers the war's aftermath, memorials to the dead, depictions of the war in the arts, and twenty-first-century battlefield archaeology, presenting photos, color maps and illustrations, and a primary source quotation on every page.

Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Witness key events unfold in his life, from his early television work with the Muppets and his commercial work in the late 1950s and early 1960s, to his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.